Feet, then more!?
I have been recently diagnosed with psoriasis, it is especially bad on my feet. I have been given differents meds since it started in Iraq. My feet are the worst and the bottom of my right foot is very tender and I cannot walk sometimes. I am on Methotrexate since yesterday, as my foot is still swollen and hurt severely. As I am in th Navy, I have to go to the Doctors now at least twice week now for the pain which seems nothing is working, it is un-bearable and up setting as I feel useless now to my family and very down about why me, why now?? I can deal with the other parts as my legs and torso but the feet thing is very painful and distracting from everyday life!! Any suggestions for my feet, beside creams and meds that seem not to work for the most part. Hope the meds kick in soon or i will be really up-set.
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Permalink Reply by Michael Paranzino on -
Sorry to hear about your psoriasis. Give methotrexate some time...let's hope it does the trick. There are also ultraviolet light boxes specifically for your feet, and other options as well. Some more info from our website is here:
http://www.psoriasis-cure-now.org/hand-foot-psoriasis-palmar-planta...
Treating the feet can be tough, no doubt about it. But persistence usually pays off in finding a treatment that works for you.
Good luck and thanks for your service to our country.
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Permalink Reply by Michael O. Bell on
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Thank you for the support. As I am stationed in Whidbey Island, Wa. I have to drive about two hours to Bremerton Naval Hospital and my Dermotologist Doctor there says as of now the Ultraviolet Treatment is not reccomended at this time because of the distance. But yes am giving the meds time to work. Thanks for the website. God Bless!!
Michael Paranzino said:Sorry to hear about your psoriasis. Give methotrexate some time...let's hope it does the trick. There are also ultraviolet light boxes specifically for your feet, and other options as well. Some more info from our website is here:
http://www.psoriasis-cure-now.org/hand-foot-psoriasis-palmar-planta...
Treating the feet can be tough, no doubt about it. But persistence usually pays off in finding a treatment that works for you.
Good luck and thanks for your service to our country.
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Permalink Reply by fem on -
hi! i feel your pain :) i have mild bouts on my feet, but my hands are affected often. i get pustular ps. outbreaks on the palms of my hands, sometimes resulting in missed days of work b/c i can't hold the wheel to drive the car! :) granted the two types are different and treated differently, i basically wanted to let you know to not give up!!! i know how you feel when you want to walk to the mailbox and you have to hold your breath at every step. as i mentioned, i've been unable to drive, open a water bottle, and when it's super bad- hold a pen! it's very frustrating and it can get you d.o.w.n... but you're not alone and please don't feel useless!!! unfortunately, it needs time and trial and error. having said allllllll that... have you tried a paraphin wax treatment? this wont cure it but it does offer a level of comfort. they sell the heaters and wax at walmart, etc.
good luck and hang in there!!
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Permalink Reply by Penny Hall on -
I have it bad on both feet (and previously hands). I did experience a level of comfort with a triamcinalone and saran wrap at night. Every night before I go to sleep I put the ointment on my feet, wrap them in saran wrap and cover them with socks. The saran wrap technique forces the ointment to be absorbed into your skin rather than sitting on top of it. I also get cortizone shots every 6 months. They are painful but for about 2 months you feel an unbelievable amount of relief. Much luck to you =)
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Permalink Reply by Cindy Foe on -
and with the hands....walmart has some gloves (the name of them slips my head right now)....they are form fitting....and they work wonderful....i would put the steriod ointment on my hands...cover with saran wrap and then put those gloves on...that way i could still do things with my hands without the meds leaking or the wrap falling off....just a helpful hit there....
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Permalink Reply by julie on -
Michael, I have had success with Masada Salts from the Dead Sea . It will sting at first but soak your feet or your whole body in warm water and salts as directed. Then after about 20 minutes while feet are still slightly wet add your cream and then cotton socks. If you can't find Masada Salts try any salts that you can find at the drug store.
My knees were cracking and bleeding and i was in alot of pain, when i first got it the salt water it stung like crazy, but after a bit it started to feel okay, after soaking a bit i tried to gently rub off any dead skin, then i got out and put on my ointment and a cotton robe. I did this for a week every night and it helped immensely!
On another note, I would like to thank you for your time and service in Iraq...I really appreciate all you do for me and our country!
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Permalink Reply by donna Slattery on -
also be aware that it affects your joints see an orthopedic and rheumatologist also for help
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Update!!!
My Psoriasis, and the bacterium Infection caused me o be Hospitalized on the 26 Feb as released on the 6th March. I had a very severe case of Erythrodermic psoriasis, bacteremia psuedomonas spp, and other effects which caused me to get a high fever and my Lymphnodes expand to golf ball sizes. The Doctors got my fever and bacteria Infection under control and my psoriasis also under control. Am now on convalescent leave for another two weeks. But am feeling better and getting better daily, still on alot of sterotopic creams and anti-biotic meds too. Thank you all for your understanding and help through a trying time. Will post updates again soon.
Michael :)
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Permalink Reply by regine on -
hi, nice meeting you here. we are on the same field. good to know you're getting better now soldier
Michael O. Bell said:Update!!!
My Psoriasis, and the bacterium Infection caused me o be Hospitalized on the 26 Feb as released on the 6th March. I had a very severe case of Erythrodermic psoriasis, bacteremia psuedomonas spp, and other effects which caused me to get a high fever and my Lymphnodes expand to golf ball sizes. The Doctors got my fever and bacteria Infection under control and my psoriasis also under control. Am now on convalescent leave for another two weeks. But am feeling better and getting better daily, still on alot of sterotopic creams and anti-biotic meds too. Thank you all for your understanding and help through a trying time. Will post updates again soon.
Michael :)
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Permalink Reply by Sharicka Long on -
Hi there,
Just some FYI, I ended up getting a prescription for a UVB light. It took some time but TRICARE approved it and they shipped a UVB light unit directly to me. We should definitely talk. They tried to med board me early on...That's when I stopped going to Bremerton and started going to Madigan. I'm out and in the VA system now...GET EVERYTHING DOCUMENTED!!!!
Michael O. Bell said:Thank you for the support. As I am stationed in Whidbey Island, Wa. I have to drive about two hours to Bremerton Naval Hospital and my Dermotologist Doctor there says as of now the Ultraviolet Treatment is not reccomended at this time because of the distance. But yes am giving the meds time to work. Thanks for the website. God Bless!!
Michael Paranzino said:Sorry to hear about your psoriasis. Give methotrexate some time...let's hope it does the trick. There are also ultraviolet light boxes specifically for your feet, and other options as well. Some more info from our website is here:
http://www.psoriasis-cure-now.org/hand-foot-psoriasis-palmar-planta...
Treating the feet can be tough, no doubt about it. But persistence usually pays off in finding a treatment that works for you.
Good luck and thanks for your service to our country.
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Permalink Reply by Pat Thurman on
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Hi Michael,
First and foremost...THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY!
I too have the problem on the soles of my feet, tips of my toes, and sides of my feet, as well as, parts of the palms of my hands, finger tips and palm sides of my thumbs, in addition to the lower parts of my legs. It didn't all come on at the same time, just started showing up gradually one place then another.
The third dermo that I went to placed me on two scripts to be used one right on top of the other. Protopic ointment (to slow cell growth), as well as, 20% Salicylic Acid compounded with Aquaphor ointment (to erode/slough off dead skin cells). He said to do this 2xdaily and that it doesn't matter which ointment goes on first just don't mix the two and then put it on. I also wear white almost totally 100% cotton socks 24/7. My feet started clearing up immediately and most of all the fissuring stopped. It has been almost two months now and my feet are about 90% ok as long as I continue to use the scripts. As for my hands, more challenging because it's almost impossible to keep them out of water.
I hope you are able to try these scripts and I hope that you are as successful as I have been at least for my feet so far.
Best of luck and keep me informed as to how you are doing.
Patricia
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Thanks for the e-mail, Yes Its bad on my feet majority of the time. I use only 100% too cotton socks. Right now am just hanging out at home, but my Derm, usually tells me to keep my feet somewhat elevated, as they swell at times especially when i have shoes on for a period of 2-3 hrs. Use my creams and pills too. Some days are better than others, But now just trying to not hold me back as much. I also was told to take bleach bathes too. About a half cup to a tub of water!
Looking forward to hearing from you again soon! Take care God Bless!!
Michael
Pat Thurman said:Hi Michael,
First and foremost...THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY!
I too have the problem on the soles of my feet, tips of my toes, and sides of my feet, as well as, parts of the palms of my hands, finger tips and palm sides of my thumbs, in addition to the lower parts of my legs. It didn't all come on at the same time, just started showing up gradually one place then another.
The third dermo that I went to placed me on two scripts to be used one right on top of the other. Protopic ointment (to slow cell growth), as well as, 20% Salicylic Acid compounded with Aquaphor ointment (to erode/slough off dead skin cells). He said to do this 2xdaily and that it doesn't matter which ointment goes on first just don't mix the two and then put it on. I also wear white almost totally 100% cotton socks 24/7. My feet started clearing up immediately and most of all the fissuring stopped. It has been almost two months now and my feet are about 90% ok as long as I continue to use the scripts. As for my hands, more challenging because it's almost impossible to keep them out of water.
I hope you are able to try these scripts and I hope that you are as successful as I have been at least for my feet so far.
Best of luck and keep me informed as to how you are doing.
Patricia
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